Atlético-MG get key boosts for the Brasileirão run-in | OneFootball

Atlético-MG received two important boosts for the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship. Reinier and Thiago Borbas were cleared by the medical department and are once again available to train with the squad led by Eduardo Domínguez.

The returns come at an important time for Galo, who are trying to move closer to the top of the table. Atlético-MG sit in seventh place with 40 points, six behind Bahia, who currently occupy a spot in the Copa Libertadores qualifying stage.

Reinier had been recovering from swelling in the back of his right thigh. The issue arose after the match against Santos in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals, when the forward scored twice in the 4-2 win before being substituted at halftime.

Now recovered, Reinier returns to training and gives Eduardo Domínguez more options in attack. The coaching staff will need to assess his physical condition before deciding how much to use him in the upcoming matches.

Thiago Borbas also returns to training

Thiago Borbas, meanwhile, went through a similar situation. The striker was dealing with a muscle injury in the same area and even played a few minutes against Santos despite not being fully recovered.

The early return was interrupted, and Thiago Borbas had to go back to the medical department. Now cleared, the forward resumes his battle for space in the attack. The competition includes Mateo Cassierra, who is seeking a more regular run in the team.

Striker still depends on contractual issue

However, physical condition is not the only issue involving Thiago Borbas. The Uruguayan player still needs contractual clearance to be able to face the Belo Horizonte club’s next opponent.

This is because the striker is under contract with Red Bull Bragantino, which is precisely Galo’s next opponent in the Brazilian Championship. The situation needs to be sorted out before he can potentially be used.

Atlético-MG aims to climb the table

With Reinier and Thiago Borbas back in the fold, Eduardo Domínguez has more attacking options. Atlético-MG face Bragantino this Saturday, the 3rd, at 6:30 p.m. at Arena MRV. The match is a postponed Brasileirão fixture.

Red Bull Bragantino are in 10th place with 36 points. The clash brings together two teams looking to bounce back, while Atlético-MG try to cut the gap to Bahia and move closer to the continental qualification spots.

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